Canada, Cef. A War Medal To Private William Arthur Lawson, No.2 Construction (The ‘Black Battalion’) Newly Listed the Order of recognition is

the Order of recognition is awarded for distinguished and meritorious acts rendered to the country

with the majority of the original silver finish worn off on the obverse

Pain lasts about 5 minutes and is felt once a day at once in 2 days

both measuring 45 mm (w) x 70 mm (l)

A mint and unissued example of a Gendarmerie NCO’s sleeve insignia

Canada, Cef. A War Medal To Private William Arthur Lawson, No.2 Construction (The ‘Black Battalion’) Newly Listed the Order of recognition isSilver Medal bearing 1914 1918 on obverse with bust of King George V on reverse, inscribed 2356803 PTE W A LAWSON CFC [Canadian Forestry Corps] along the bottom, measuring at 36. 1mm (w) x 45. 9mm (h to top of suspension) and weighing 34. 6 grams, with original ribbon, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Private Lawson, born 1899 in Wellington County, Ontario, was described with a Black complexion upon enlistment in 1918.